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Mykola Yakovenko
Journalist | Editor | Media Analyst | Content Producer

Trieste (GMT+1) ∙ Open to remote roles ∙ Europe / US / Canada / UAE teams

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Media professional with 18 years of experience in journalism, editorial management and content
production. Specialized in news, investigative and analytical writing, video production and media
strategy.

Led editorial teams and contributed to the development of regional media with audiences exceeding
1M users.

Experienced in geopolitical analysis, crisis communication, and media monitoring for international
companies and public institutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive Editor — Dumskaya.net 2020–2025

The leading and most influential news media in Southern Ukraine

• Ensured effective newsroom operations under high-pressure conditions, including the COVID-19
pandemic and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

• Helped the outlet become the most widely read and influential media platform in Southern Ukraine

• Key news stories reached hundreds of thousands of views; the website’s monthly audience
exceeded 5 million readers

External Media Consultant — U.S. Senate Campaign (under NDA) 2024

• Conducted media monitoring and analysis for one of the U.S. Senate campaign candidate

• Produced strategic reports and summaries to guide campaign communications

• Assisted in preparing content and outreach strategies while maintaining full confidentiality

Geopolitical Analyst — HealthJoy 2021–2023

International IT company with over 400 employees and $100M+ in raised investments
• Produced risk assessments and geopolitical reports for company leadership

• Monitored security and political developments in Eastern Europe

• Warned company leadership about the high likelihood of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, enabling
the evacuation of hundreds of employees and their families several months before the war began.

Head of Press Office — State University of Intellectual Technologies and Communications
2021–2023

Top IT university in Ukraine (8th in 2025), 450+ faculty, 8,000+ students.

• Led communications and content strategy

• Managed social media and media relations

• Ensured transparent rector elections and helped attract hundreds of applicants during the university
admissions campaign.

Freelance Correspondent — Texty.org.ua 2020–2021

A leading Ukrainian news platform focused on data-driven reporting

• Produced in-depth analytical articles on key events in the Odesa region, including COVID-19 and
political/cultural developments

• Leveraged personal sources to create exclusive and high-value content

Journalist / Producer — Suspilne Broadcasting 2020–2022

Public TV channel in Ukraine reaching 6.1M+ viewers

• Produced TV news reports and live broadcasts

• Helped the newsroom develop a new editorial strategy

• Trained junior journalists in professional standards and newsroom practices

Copywriter / Interviewer — Personal Branding Agency Ikona 2020–2021

Marketing agency providing services to Ukrainian parliamentarians, government officials, and leading
business figures

• Interviewed public figures and business leaders to define their media positioning

• Developed content strategies and editorial tone for personal brand communications

• Produced articles, social media content, and interview-based materials for public promotion

Editor / Producer — Ukrainian Information Service 2016–2020

Among the leading 3 news outlets in Odesa, attracting 1M+ monthly readers

• Helped develop one of Odesa’s leading online media outlets from an early stage
• Managed newsroom operations, edited and produced news and analytical content

• Initiated and supported the launch of the publication’s first YouTube news studio

Earlier Career

2008–2016

Journalist / Editor in Ukrainian media:

Reporter TV, Timer, Segodnya, Trassa E-95, Odessa-Media, GLAS TV.

EDUCATION
Master’s Degree in History

Odessa National University (2006-2011)

SKILLS
Journalism • Editorial management • Analytical writing • Interviews • Media strategy • Crisis
communication • Geopolitical analysis

LANGUAGES
Ukrainian (native)

Russian (native)

English (advanced)

Italian (intermediate)